Galleries and Visual Arts in Austin

Explore Austin’s Art Scene through Galleries, Museums and Street Art

Austin is home to a thriving artistic and creative community. From contemporary galleries and neighborhood studios to colorful murals and street art, you’ll find creative spirit flowing through every part of the city.  

Art Galleries and Museums

Spend some time checking out Austin’s top art galleries and get inspired by the varied exhibitions of everything from iconic, well-known works to local, up-and-coming artists. At the Blanton Museum of Art, home to the largest contemporary art collection in Central Texas, you’ll find a mix of permanent displays and rotating exhibits. The Mexic-Arte Museum features works from Mexican and Latin American artists. The West Chelsea Contemporary gallery showcases 20th-century and contemporary artists—marvel at the collection or find something to take home as a souvenir. 

In Downtown Austin, The Contemporary - Jones Center features rotating contemporary exhibitions, while The Contemporary - Laguna Gloria campus is an outdoor sculpture park nestled on the banks of Lake Austin. Wander through the lush backyard that holds nearly 60 bronze sculptures from Charles Umlauf at the UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum.

Public Arts Around Austin

Not only will you find art inside Austin’s galleries, but you’ll also find incredible murals and street art on exterior walls around the city. Visit the Rhapsody Mural, a mosaic tile installation commemorating the blues and jazz roots of East Austin. Snap a photo in front of the iconic Greetings From Austin postcard mural in South Austin. 

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